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SCOPE
This standard covers the essential requirements for an eﬀective utility management system.

MAJOR REVISIONS
Major changes made to the standard in this revision include the following:
1. Integration of references to Effective Utility Management (EUM) throughout standard.
2. Update of Section 4.2.1 related to legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Update of Section 4.4 for additional requirements to performance indicators and audits.
4. Integration of ANSI/AWWA G440, Emergency Preparedness Practices and ANSI/AWWA G430 Security Practices for Operation and Management.
5. Add section 5.3 for documentation of Sustainability program.